Riverdale Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Riverdale Park
Popular places to visit
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Our pick of the best Riverdale Park Hotel Deals
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Great location. Hotel had minor flaws shower was leaking, not all lights worked in the room. Front desk was not very friendly
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
I would give them a better rating but they don’t like to return your deposit back to you. It’s been over a week and I’m still waiting on my deposit. I will never go back
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Arlo Washington DC
Room was very clean and had a nice view. Breakfast was wonderful - highly recommend the pancakes!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
This hotel is convenient to NOTHING. It is also quite old. The rooms were decent, though the bathrooms were not great. The worst was the mouse running across the conference center. Wouldn’t recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Watermark Hotel
Great Staff, clean rooms and good quality breafast
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale Park
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like United States Capitol, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
